I will follow my logic, no matter where it goes, after it has consulted with my heart. If you ever come to a conclusion without calling the heart in, you will come to a bad conclusion.
Robert Green IngersollRead
In my judgment, the American people are too brave, too charitable, too generous, too magnanimous, to believe in the infamous dogma of an eternal hell.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that the inherent goodness of people makes them unlikely to accept the idea of eternal damnation.
Robert Green Ingersoll expresses the belief that the qualities of bravery, charity, generosity, and magnanimity in the American people are incompatible with the harsh doctrine of eternal hell. He argues that such a grim concept cannot align with the fundamental goodness he perceives in humanity, indicating a hopeful perspective on human nature.
Themes
BraveryCharityGenerosityMagnanimityEternal HellHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a charity event might use this quote to inspire generosity and compassion.
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